Samsung Galaxy S6

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Turn data roaming on or off

You can limit your data usage when abroad by turning off data roaming. You'll then not be able to access the internet using the mobile network when abroad. You can still use Wi-Fi even though data roaming is turned off. Remember, you need to turn on mobile data.

Step 1 of 5

Slide your finger down the display starting from the top edge of your phone.Press the settings icon.

Step 2 of 5

Press Mobile networks.

Step 3 of 5

Press Data roaming to turn the function on or off.

Step 4 of 5

If you turn on data roaming:Press OK to confirm.

Step 5 of 5

Press the Home key to return to the home screen.

1.
Find "Mobile networks"

Slide your finger down the display starting from the top edge of your phone.Press the settings icon.

Press Mobile networks.

2.
Turn data roaming on or off

Press Data roaming to turn the function on or off.

If you turn on data roaming:Press OK to confirm.

3.
Return to the home screen

Press the Home key to return to the home screen.

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